PUBLICATIONS #peace talks

Will the Dispute Between the Sudanese Government and the US Administration Over the Geneva Negotiations Lead to the Implementation of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter?

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, ceasefire talks aimed at resolving the Sudan conflict began in Geneva, Switzerland, under the mediation of the United States, despite the notable absence of the Sudanese government.

Navigating Complexity in Sudan's Conflict Resolution Efforts

As Sudan grapples with escalating conflict, various international bodies have initiated efforts to bring about peace. The African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Jeddah's Declaration of Commitment, and Egypt's Neighboring Countries Initiative are all striving to address the crisis. While these initiatives offer hope, their simultaneous emergence raises concerns about potential contradictions and the challenges of effective collaboration.

Sudan peace negotiations: The urgent need for humanitarian relief

Sudan has been engulfed in civil war since fighting erupted on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and a paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The violence has worsened an already existing dire humanitarian situation in the nation. Before the conflict broke out, Sudan was already experiencing a humanitarian crisis with more than 15 million people facing severe food insecurity and more than 3.7 million internally displaced persons. Additionally, the country was also hosting 1.3 million refugees mostly from South Sudan.